Code of Alabama
Chapter 16 - Mineral Resources.
Article 1 - Surface Mining Reclamation Generally.

Section 9-16-1 - Short Title. - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

Section 9-16-1.1 - Legislative Findings. - (a) The Alabama Legislature has found and determined the following:...

Section 9-16-2 - Definitions. - Unless clearly indicated otherwise by the context, as used in...

Section 9-16-3 - Purpose of Article. - The objective of this article is to provide for the...

Section 9-16-4 - Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Required; Exemptions; Applicability. - (a) No operator shall engage in any surface mining, as...

Section 9-16-5 - Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Application; Issuance. - (a) Any operator desiring a permit shall file an application...

Section 9-16-6 - Permit for Engaging in Surface Mining Operations - Amendments. - (a) An operator desiring to amend a permit issued to...

Section 9-16-7 - Duties of Operators. - (a) Every operator to whom a permit is issued pursuant...

Section 9-16-8 - Bonds, Cash Deposits, or Securities Deposits of Operators. - (a)(1) Any bond provided in this article to be filed...

Section 9-16-9 - Right of Entry Upon Lands for Inspections as to Compliance With Provisions of Article. - Inspectors of the department may enter upon the lands of...

Section 9-16-10 - Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Written Notices of Violations; Hearings; Entry of Orders by Director; Appeals From Orders of Director. - (a) Whenever the director determines that any operator has not...

Section 9-16-11 - Enforcement of Provisions of Article - Institution of Civil Action for Enforcement of Final Order of Director; Engaging in Surface Mining Without Valid Permit; Willful Misrepresentations, etc., in Applications; Rights of Exception a... - (a) Should the director determine that any final order or...

Section 9-16-12 - Disposition of Fees and Penalties. - (a) All fees and penalties collected under the provisions of...

Section 9-16-13 - Administration of Article. - Any act authorized to be done by the Director of...

Section 9-16-14 - Applicability of Provisions of Article. - The provisions of this article shall not apply to surface...

Section 9-16-15 - Article Supplemental; Repeal of Conflicting Laws. - It is intended that this article shall supplement existing law...